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Alex Cora, new Baseball Tonight and Beisbol Esta Noche analyst, reflects on playing in the World Baseball Classic - ESPN Front Row
![WBC an instant classic for Japan | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal- World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas WBC an instant classic for Japan | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal- World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas](https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.ljworld.com/images/2006/03/22213411/Suzuki_4K_BW_Spts.jpg)
WBC an instant classic for Japan | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal- World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas
![Dominican Republic pitcher Fernando Rodney (R) is congratulated by teammate Bartolo Colon after defeating Cuba during their game in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 13, 2006. Dominican Republic pitcher Fernando Rodney (R) is congratulated by teammate Bartolo Colon after defeating Cuba during their game in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 13, 2006.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E8DAT6/dominican-republic-pitcher-fernando-rodney-r-is-congratulated-by-teammate-bartolo-colon-after-defeating-cuba-during-their-game-in-the-2006-world-baseball-classic-in-san-juan-puerto-rico-march-13-2006-reutersrobert-galbraith-2E8DAT6.jpg)
Dominican Republic pitcher Fernando Rodney (R) is congratulated by teammate Bartolo Colon after defeating Cuba during their game in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 13, 2006.
![Venezuela pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after defeating Puerto Rico, 6-0, in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan March 13, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith Stock Photo - Alamy Venezuela pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after defeating Puerto Rico, 6-0, in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan March 13, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E89F2R/venezuela-pitcher-francisco-rodriguez-reacts-after-defeating-puerto-rico-6-0-in-the-2006-world-baseball-classic-in-san-juan-march-13-2006-reutersrobert-galbraith-2E89F2R.jpg)
Venezuela pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after defeating Puerto Rico, 6-0, in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan March 13, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith Stock Photo - Alamy
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From the Archives: The inaugural World Baseball Classic was held in San Diego 15 years ago - The San Diego Union-Tribune
![Puerto Rico's Carlos Beltran (L) is congratulated by his team mate Ivan Rodriguez after they both score against Cuba in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 10, Puerto Rico's Carlos Beltran (L) is congratulated by his team mate Ivan Rodriguez after they both score against Cuba in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 10,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D2JTFN/puerto-ricos-carlos-beltran-l-is-congratulated-by-his-team-mate-ivan-rodriguez-after-they-both-score-against-cuba-in-the-2006-world-baseball-classic-in-san-juan-puerto-rico-march-10-2006-reutersana-martinez-2D2JTFN.jpg)
Puerto Rico's Carlos Beltran (L) is congratulated by his team mate Ivan Rodriguez after they both score against Cuba in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico March 10,
![MLB fans react to Team USA's dream lineup for the 2006 World Baseball Classic: "Idk how we didn't win it all that year" MLB fans react to Team USA's dream lineup for the 2006 World Baseball Classic: "Idk how we didn't win it all that year"](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/02/18912-16752569901573-1920.jpg)